Top 3 Reasons Why It Matters You Downsize Your Closet

How do our closets affect our wellness?

Yes, even downsizing our closets matters. Buy, why? Since Wellness is a top priority in Aging Gracefully, this post will explain the often unknown, but the researched reality of a disorganized closet and its negative effects on our health and well being.

Take A Peak Into My Downsized Closet

 

3 Reasons Downsizing Closets Does Matter

After taking out the wire racks, this was my world until Bob and I designed my new closet. Space planning is critical to achieving an organized closet – regardless of how the updated design is. Bob, the former Cypress builder of our restored 1930’s historic home, meticulously measured for each of the new units.

1. Causes Stress

• Cluttered closets equals stress.
• Visual confusion causes stress.
• Disorganization affects how your clothing works for you, which adds more stress!

2. Triggers Regrets

• Hanging on to clothing from a former lifestyle is a sure way to bring us down emotionally. Let it go.
• Lifestyle changes require changes in our clothing. So do it. Get with where you are at now – in your current life stage or circumstances.
• Calculate what you really need routinely. Make a list to avoid buying mistakes. A huge mistake – buying to feel better or because it’s on sale.

3. Produces Shame or Guilt

• Our excess, never worn clothing may act as a constant reminder of weight gain. These items just hang there screaming, “We no longer fit you!”
• A job loss or a new change in life, that is drastically different, may cause the excess clothing to hang. This was my major dilemma, and oh boy, I struggled because I loved my former life a lot. I loved those clothes that came with it. I really don’t need them anymore.
• Clothes that you do not wear, but keep hanging on to, can cause negative feelings of guilt from constant procrastination. Why can’t I get this done??

OUT those clothes should go! Who needs this daily emotional hit?

 

Super short video of finished installed closet units.

Positive Rewards of Just Downsizing the Closets

Renewed Positive Outlook

An organized closet requires continued effort to keep clothing, shoes, accessories, all organized. However, after I did another recent refresh of my downsized closet, I receive what I call a heart smile. This gives me my very own hug. It says, “Good job Mitzi!” This is an affirmation for me to again, acknowledge how a messy closet does add to my stress levels.

Acceptance of A New Reality

Okay, so this is my new life acceptance – no matter my size, my lifestyle, or my space available. But wait, this is not so easy if it’s the result of an unexpected major move or life change or losing one’s spouse or partner. I, Mitzi Beach, took a major downward spiral into that, never comfortable, place of my own. I had to ask myself, now who am I? What do I do with my new life?

Admittedly, over a couple years, I did accept my new reality. I took the leap into downsizing. I finally donated my career clothes. And, in the end, it gave me a fresh re-start!

Ok, I kept a few items that were timeless for any occasion, wink-wink.

Now You Know

Most importantly, now you know what are really ready to let go of – with those clothes.

Don’t Forget Tips

• If possible, move off-season or dressier items to another closet.
• Remember my book quote, if it’s stuff you don’t wear “it is actually cheating to merely delay downsizing to move to another closet.”
• Please remember, even after your closet re-organization is completed, changing out seasonal clothing, plus, maintaining the downsizing lifestyle will be a forever endeavor.

To continue reaping the rewards – maintain a closet that embraces who you are in the now. Maintain enjoying a stress-free, daily experience of easily finding what works for you and portrays the beautiful you – that you are right now.

 

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